Job Description - Farm Assistant - Part time 0.6FTE - Ongoing - Queanbeyan High School (0000B8AD)
Location
Advertisement Number A900154003
Position Details
Number of Positions: 1
FTE: 0.600
Remuneration
Total Remuneration Package: $1,152.50 - $1,325.00 per week (pro‐rata for part time roles). Package includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Contact
Phone: 0417655708
School Admin: 99999999
Closing Date
13-Apr-2026, 6:00:00 AM
Job Category
School Support Staff
Organisation
School Administrative and Support
About the Role
To be successful in the role you will need to have good planning and prioritising skills and good communication skills to work effectively with others.
Key responsibilities include:
* Crop production and disposal
* Machinery operation
* Maintenance of machinery, tools and equipment
* Care and supervision of livestock
* Receipt and storage of supplies
* General farm maintenance
More detailed role description can be found here.
Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 12 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.
Special Notes
About the NSW Department of Education: The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high‐quality public education to two‐thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please apply online and attach a covering letter (max 2 pages) and your resume (max 5 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.
You must answer both targeted questions which should be included in your cover letter.
We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description in your answer, so please develop your responses with this in mind.
Note: It is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.
If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide your proof of identity information and complete a CRIMTRAC declaration. As this is a child‐related position, you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information, visit https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check.
Targeted Question 1
Provide an example of how you have previously managed crop production or care of livestock (max 300 words).
Targeted Question 2
Provide an example of how you have previously maintained and operated farm machinery and equipment (max 300 words).
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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